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CMC Packaging Automation partners with Mondi
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation, a global company in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.
Valmet and Flootech enter partnership to advance water treatment for the board, paper and tissue industry
Lack of fresh water supply is becoming a challenge for many pulp and paper producers across the globe, which emphasizes the need of water saving and water treatment equipment. Re-using and/or recycling process effluent is today a must for most companies. Valmet and Flootech have on May 23, 2024, signed a partnership agreement to further enhance collaboration in providing advanced water treatment solutions.
Datacolor introduces the Elrepho® 1000 spectrophotometer
Datacolor announces the release of the Elrepho 1000 spectrophotometer. This high-performance instrument is specifically designed for paper and related industries, enhancing efficiency and confidence in quality control processes.
Södra and Boid win Red Dot Award for innovative planting machine
The planting machine BraSatt, Södra's investment in new advanced technology for better plant survival, has now been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Awards. The innovation agency Boid and Södra have won the Best-of-the-Best prize in the category “Autonomous”. Södra continuously develops innovations that benefit forest farms, but uniquely for this project have also developed their own technology. With BraSatt, Södra aims to accelerate innovation in planting, as it contributes to significant improvements for family forestry by increasing plant survival and forest growth.
Andritz to supply fluidized bed boiler system for sewage sludge mono-incineration plant in Bielefeld, Germany
International technology group Andritz has received an order from the German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. With this plant, the company will ensure the reliable disposal of sewage sludge and enable the recovery of valuable phosphorus.
Archroma and Vivid CLM team up to advance color matching for textile printing
Archroma is collaborating with Zydat Inc. to bring the complete Color Atlas by Archroma® color library to the Vivid Color Library Management (CLM) color-matching platform for faster and more accurate inkjet digital printing of fashion and textiles. Archroma’s Color Atlas is “the textile industry’s largest library of engineered color standards”, with more than 5,760 color references formulated to comply with leading eco-standards and deliver consistent and accurate color reproduction.
Valmet to supply a high-capacity winder to Wuzhou Special Paper in China
Valmet is to supply an OptiWin Drum two-drum base winder to Wuzhou Special Paper’s paper machine PM 19 in China. The main target of the investment is to have one winder to handle the high quality and capacity targets of the high-speed paper machine. The winder includes Valmet Perforating Splicer, a new innovation to support the fast parent roll change. The start-up of the winder is scheduled for 2025. The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Andritz to supply two tissue machines to C&S Paper, China
International technology Group Andritz has received an order from C&S Paper to supply two PrimeLineCompact tissue machines for its mill in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. The machines will produce tissue for household paper, napkins, handkerchiefs, facial tissues, and toilet paper at a maximum capacity of 94 t/d each. They have a design speed of 1,650 m/min and a width of 3.5 m.
Heinzel Group announces closure of Raubling Papier GmbH
Heinzel Group has made the difficult decision to close its subsidiary, Raubling Papier GmbH, in Germany, due to persistently difficult market conditions and challenging economic circumstances. This decision follows comprehensive discussions with the local works council, resulting in a successfully concluded social plan. More than half of the affected employees have already secured new employment, reflecting the effectiveness of the company’s transition support efforts.
56th International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition
Between October 1 and 3, ABTCP 2024 — 56th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition will bring together all the links that form the production chain of the forest-based industry. The in-person event, held at Expo Transamérica in São Paulo (SP), represents a unique opportunity to strengthen networking and close business deals.
Solenis marks 10-year anniversary
Solenis, producer of specialty chemicals, marked its 10th anniversary by launching a new brand identity. Updated brand elements reflect the company’s continued growth and vision while establishing a cohesive look for its growing global portfolio, which includes Diversey, a leading brand for hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning products and technology.
Toscotec awarded ISO 50001 certification for efficient energy management
Toscotec has been certified to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001:2018 energy management system. The certification was issued by Certiquality, an independent third-party assurance body validated by Italy’s national accreditation body Accredia.
